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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The top 10 best things about having a coach
- Obviously, there are many wonderful things about having a personal coach to support and encourage you. Everyone develops their own working relationship with their coach, and each situation is unique. So, with lots of respect for all the many things you may find valuable about having a coach, here are the Top 10 things clients have said to me:1. You get personal time to focus on YOUR concern...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top 10 ways to coach yourself to total success!
- Coaching is about being your best. It's about performance, about "staying the course" and, in the end, about creating and living the life you really want. Many people use coaches to make more money, win the gold prize or do something dramatic. That's fun, and when it's right, it's wonderful!But most importantly, coaching is about living up to your own standards. It is, in Henry Th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - One big way to increase your values and self-esteem
- One hour here, two hours there, even fifteen minutes, it all adds up, and quickly too. Television is toxic to our self- esteem. In fact, 90% of television programs are a depressant. That leaves only 10% as a stimulant. With such a high percentage of negativity fueling the majority of this country television must play into the fact that anti- depressant consumption is doubling by the year. So, if y...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Getting what you need: ask for help!
- "Fortune befriends the bold." - John DrydenI regularly work with clients on making major life changes in line with a new definition of personal success. There are many methods we use in this process: identifying values, removing distractions, getting in touch with their inner wisdom, creating a powerful vision, knowing their energy limits, etc. However, one of the most important methods...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - You are never trapped!
- "The meaning of life is that it stops." -Franz Kafka (1883-1924)A good friend of mine graduated from Boston University Law School. At her commencement David E. Kelly gave the commencement address. As some of you may know, Mr. Kelly is the writer of many popular television programs such as The Practice, Ally McBeal, Chicago Hope and many others. He is also an alumni of B.U. Law School....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What are your priorities?
- "The indispensable first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: decide what you want." -Ben SteinAt the end of every winter as warm weather and sunshine approach, I find myself keenly aware of where I'd like to be spending my time. Outside as much as possible! I think the changing of the seasons is a great time to re-evaluate our life and what areas we would like to c...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What do you have to give?
- "Happiness is not a matter of good fortune or worldly possessions. It's a mental attitude. It comes from appreciating what we have, instead of being miserable about what we don't have. It's so simple-yet so hard for the human mind to comprehend." ~ Bits & PiecesEvery year millions of us set New Year's resolutions to lose weight, exercise more, manage our money more closely, eat more nutriti...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Stay connected to why you are doing things
- "The more I want to get something done, the less I call it work." Richard BachThis quote was shared with me by a fellow coach & colleague. I think it is such a great quote that I share it with you. Isn't it so true that the more we want to get something done, the less it feels like "work"? This quote led me to start pondering about the things I wanted to do in my work versus the things I fe...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Unhook from the perpetual progress grid
- I have been a member of a group called the Women in Business Connection (WIBC for short) in Cambridge, MA for about four years. We get together for lunch meetings once a month. Last week at our December event several of the women commented to me how much they liked my newsletter. It is always nice to hear complimentary feedback but one woman went even farther - she said it was like getting a "Zen ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Empowering vision
- Playing Our Part:Sir Michael Costa was conducting a rehearsal, in which the orchestra was joined in a great chorus. About half way through the session, with the trumpets blaring, drums rolling, and violins singing their rich melody, the Piccolo player muttered to himself, "What good am I doing? I might as well not be playing. Nobody can hear me anyway!" So he placed his instrument...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Transform your image and accelerate your success
- Being a lifelong student, I am regularly attending seminars etc. to become the best I can be in all areas of my life.In the past year I have undertaken an Image and Brand Management Program with Image Group International and the knowledge I have gained and applied has affected so many areas of my life and my business.Being a 'holistic' program it has encompassed topics like branding,...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is executive presence?
- Often our clients refer someone to us for Executive Coaching with a glowing description such as "This is one of our most valued and brilliant employees ?. But ?. he or she needs "Executive Presence", or as one client said "He's so low-key he's invisible. Give him "Executive Swagger".Yet when asked to explain what they mean, their responses remind me of the Supreme Court's comments on pornog...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Making communication effective: 4 language filters
- Language is a challenging way to communicate. It allows us to share our thoughts and feelings by describing our personal views of reality.Yet language is not reality. It is merely a limited system of symbols, signals, sounds, or gestures that belong to a specific culture or group. It only describes a personal map of the actual territory. We might have a great message to share. Yet there are...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to overcome stuck states in personal growth
- Although many of us use self-help tools like affirmations, visualizations, NLP techniques, and spiritual invocations, we sometimes find that nothing happens. This, to say the least, is disheartening. After many years as a psychotherapist, I found that the brain can be compared to a computer. Since the computer was founded to replicate some of the features of our brains, the analogy also w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Resolving conflicts effectively
- Every relationship has conflicts. In some relationships, conflict is a serious problem; in others, differences seem to be resolved without creating a major incident.Think about the kinds of conflicts that happen in your daily life. These are typical:1. Disagreements over who should do what2. Disagreements over how things should be done3. Conflicts of personality and sty...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 minute morning balance ritual
- "3 Questions, 5 Minutes a Day: Make leaps towards greater balance in one single week with the Shicka Boom 5 Minute Morning Balance Ritual" By Laura Lallone, Certified Life CoachThis article is dedicated to a woman that I've never met and probably never will. Tall with dark, dark hair, she was perfectly manicured in a tailored suit with high-heeled pumps. We shared a subway car in Manhattan ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 things i wish i would have known before i went into the real world
- I must confess, I laughed when I saw that Maria Shriver has come out with a book called, "Ten Things I Wish I Had Known Before Going Into The Real World." The real world? Come on, she grew up a Kennedy and married the biggest action movie star of all time! That aside, it got me to thinking: What are ten things I wish I would have known before going out into the real world? So, here they are......
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Smelling the roses: better living through savoring
- "Stop and smell the roses," people often say. Then they smile ruefully, because everybody knows there isn't enough TIME to stop or, as my daughter says, to "chill."This is the Conventional Wisdom ? and I'm here to tell you that the CW is simply WRONG. Researchers in Positive Psychology find that people actually get more done if they take time out to SAVOR their day. Not ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Solution-focused therapy
- Most types of psychotherapy involve exploring feelings, being validated, finding explanations, exploring wishes and dreams, setting goals, and gaining clarity. Every therapist has unique ways of working with clients, based on his or her personality, training, and views of how people change. A solution-focused therapist is likely to do the following:1. Instead of going over past events and f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Let go of your past
- People have a difficult time letting go of the past because they are held back by unfinished business. They may regret choices they have made or feel guilty about past actions. As long as guilt and regret are not resolved, it is difficult to move forward.The Regret EpidemicRegret is an emotion that feels similar to depression or sadness. It also feels like guilt, but it isn't the sam...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Boost your self-esteem
- What Is Self-Esteem?Self-esteem literally means to esteem, or respect, yourself. Having high self-esteem means that you have a positive image of yourself. Let's look at where such a positive self-image comes from.In her classic book Celebrate Yourself, Dorothy Corkville Briggs makes a distinction between the real you and your self-image. She says that the real you is unique and uncha...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Become more self-confident
- Signs of Self-ConfidenceLet's explore the meaning of self-confidence by taking a quiz. Read the list of statements below and check which ones, in your opinion, are signs of self-confidence.1. Admitting when you are wrong.2. Being flexible when change is needed.3. Talking about your accomplishments.4. Describing negative events in positive terms. For example, &quo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to deal effectively with anxiety
- Every human feels anxiety on occasion; it is a part of life. All of us know what it is like to feel worry, nervousness, fear, and concern. We feel nervous when we have to give a speech, go for a job interview, or walk into our boss's office for the annual performance appraisal. We know it's normal to feel a surge of fear when we unexpectedly see a photo of a snake or look down from the top of a ta...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Use a journal for self-discovery and self-expression
- As a therapist, I often suggest to clients that they explore their feelings and thoughts by keeping a journal. Sometimes clients ask for a bit of direction with this process. Here are some journaling ideas if you're not sure where to start:1. Write down what happened today and how you felt about it.2. Write a letter to a person you are angry with. Say everything you are feeling and w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ten ways to make new years resolutions that you can actually keep!
- Are you one of the millions of people who make big New Year's Resolutions each year, only to watch those resolutions fall by the wayside mere days or weeks later? Would you like to be able to set New Year's Resolutions that you can actually keep? It might be easier than you think!Choose your resolutions carefully. These should be things that you really want and are ready to work on, not jus...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Help! i need to make a decision!
- Many people who come to my office say they have a difficult time making decisions. I have developed a process to help my clients master this skill. I recommend that people follow these four steps:1. Identify the real issue. For example, you are trying to decide which movie to see, but you are having a hard time agreeing. As you talk about it, you realize that the real issue is that you simp...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 keys to powerful communication
- As a coach that specializes in marriage, couples and family coaching, it is critical to develop strong and clear keys for communication. How many times have you been faced with a difficult feeling or occurrence that you are reluctant to discuss with your partner? You probably thought, "If I just don't say anything, I can get past it"?The problem is most of us can't get past it. It...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tips for singles on celebrating the new year
- It's four weeks away and you don't have any plans. Many of your friends will be away or out with their significant others. You can't believe it's been a whole year and you are facing another dateless New Years Eve. What can you do?If the above sounds familiar, it may be time for some quiet reflection that allows you to really think about what this holiday means to you and how you want to ob...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Whats in it for me if i hire a coach?
- 1. An unshakable foundation:Create and build your life from the ground up. A foundation built on solid ground will support anything and everything you take on, go through and/or desire.2. Your personal negotiables and non-negotiables:People who live in integrity and with self-awareness enjoy rewarding careers and relationships. Knowing and living your standards and values allo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How stella (laurie) got her groove back!
- Being a Life Strategy Coach doesn't mean I'm always on top of my game, completely balanced and without my own challenges. Building a website, writing an e-book, getting a newsletter off the ground and securing clients required a great deal of work and commitment.The past year has been filled with teleclasses, business design, creating, learning, coaching, relationship building and informati...